Ross' Sedge
Carex rossii
- Native to:
- Canada, Mexico, United States
Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, and S. Goodrich.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- Carex rossii
- USDA Symbol:
- CARO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, seed-eating birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, dry forest areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or barely cover. Germination can be erratic and spread over several weeks.
Pre-treatment: Divisions were placed into Vitamin B-1 solution for 15 minutes to help prevent transplant shock.
Establishment: This protocol was for a container (plug) product type and the propagation material was collected in the Yosemite National Park. The plant is generally distributed in meadows at 7,000-10,000 feet elevation.
Source: npn.rngr.net